LEDoS PROJECTION SYSTEM

ABSTRACT

Image projection utilizing light-emitting diodes on a silicon (LEDoS) substrate is described herein. LEDoS devices selectively activate LED pixels to produce light. Light can excite color conversion materials of the LEDoS devices to form color images. Images can be projected onto a projection surface.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application No.61/795,336, filed on Oct. 15, 2012 and entitled: “Intelligent TrafficLight (iTL) with LEDoS Projection System.” The entirety of thisprovisional application is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure generally relates to a light emitting diode on silicone(LEDoS) projection system, e.g., multi-color LEDoS prism-basedprojection system and related embodiments.

BACKGROUND

The global high-brightness (HB) LED market grew 93% from $5.6B in 2009to $10.8B in 2010, according to market research firm StrategiesUnlimited after analyzing market demand as well as the supply-sideactivity of more than 40 HB-LED component suppliers. LCD monitor and TVbacklights led the growth spurt, followed by mobile displayapplications.

The replacement of incandescent light bulbs in traffic lights around theworld is arguably the first large-scale deployment of LEDs. Accordingthe Department of Transportation in California and Arizona, USA, thecost of electricity consumed in operating signalized intersection 24hours a day averages about US$1,000 per year. The electricity bill isabout 8-10× lower using the LED lights. Figuring in the periodicmaintenance cost of bulb replacement during light traffic hours, thesomewhat higher initial cost of LED traffic lights can be paid back in12-18 months. This one of the main reason behind the early adoption ofLED in traffic light by cities around the world.

In the future, to build a sustainable environment, electronic systemsfor our civil infrastructure, such as the traffic lights, must beadvanced in several aspects. Specifically, they should be: manufacturedefficiently to reduce e-waste: multi-functional systems for providingmore functionality with less raw materials; deployed efficiently toeliminate redundant installation for different purposes; operatedefficiently so that the same energy can be reused to perform vitalfunctions for our ecosystem.

The above-described background is merely intended to provide an overviewof contextual information regarding networks, and is not intended to beexhaustive. Additional context may become apparent upon review of one ormore of the various non-limiting embodiments of the following detaileddescription.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Numerous aspects and embodiments are set forth in the following detaileddescription, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, inwhich like reference characters refer to like parts throughout, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image, according toan aspect or embodiment of the subject disclosure;

FIG. 2 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image includingmultiple display surfaces, according to an aspect or embodiment of thesubject disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including adriving circuit, according to an aspect or embodiment of the subjectdisclosure;

FIG. 4 is an example diagram of a transient response of a system thatfacilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image, according to anaspect or embodiment of the subject disclosure;

FIG. 5 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including anumber of LED pixels, according to an aspect or embodiment of thesubject disclosure;

FIG. 6 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including apassive matrix system, according to an aspect or embodiment of thesubject disclosure;

FIG. 7 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including anactive matrix system, according to an aspect or embodiment of thesubject disclosure;

FIG. 8 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including across sectional view of a display panel, according to an aspect orembodiment of the subject disclosure;

FIG. 9 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image includingcolor conversion material, according to an aspect or embodiment of thesubject disclosure;

FIG. 10 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including anLED pixel, according to an aspect or embodiment of the subjectdisclosure;

FIG. 11 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image includingmultiple LEDoS display panels, according to an aspect or embodiment ofthe subject disclosure;

FIG. 12 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including anultraviolet full color LEDoS display panels, according to an aspect orembodiment of the subject disclosure;

FIG. 13 is an example functional high level block diagram of a systemthat facilitates LEDoS based projection of an image including a multilens multi chip display, according to an aspect or embodiment of thesubject disclosure;

FIG. 14 is an example non-limiting process flow diagram of a methodfacilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image, according to anaspect or embodiment of the subject disclosure;

FIG. 15 is an example non-limiting process flow diagram of a methodfacilitates LEDoS prism based projection of an image including alteringcurrent supplied to LED pixels, according to an aspect or embodiment ofthe subject disclosure;

FIG. 16 illustrates an example schematic block diagram of a computingenvironment in accordance various aspects of this disclosure; and

FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of a computer operable to executethe disclosed communication architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various aspects or features of this disclosure are described withreference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used torefer to like elements throughout. In this specification, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding of this disclosure. It should be understood, however, thatthe certain aspects of disclosure may be practiced without thesespecific details, or with other methods, components, molecules, etc. Inother instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in blockdiagram form to facilitate description and illustration of the variousembodiments. Additionally, elements in the drawing figures are notnecessarily drawn to scale; some areas or elements may be expanded tohelp improve understanding of certain aspects or embodiments.

Furthermore, the terms “real-time,” “near real-time,” “dynamically,”“instantaneous,” “continuously,” and the like are employedinterchangeably or similarly throughout the subject specification,unless context warrants particular distinction(s) among the terms. Itshould be noted that such terms can refer to data which is collected andprocessed at an order without perceivable delay for a given context, thetimeliness of data or information that has been delayed only by the timerequired for electronic communication, actual or near actual time duringwhich a process or event occur, and temporally present conditions asmeasured by real-time software, real-time systems, and/orhigh-performance computing systems.

“Logic” as used herein and throughout this disclosure, refers to anyinformation having the form of instruction signals and/or data that maybe applied to direct the operation of a processor. Logic may be formedfrom signals stored in a device memory. Software is one example of suchlogic. Logic may also be comprised by digital and/or analog hardwarecircuits, for example, hardware circuits comprising logical AND, OR,XOR, NAND, NOR, and other logical operations. Logic may be formed fromcombinations of software and hardware. On a network, logic may beprogrammed on a server, or a complex of servers. A particular logic unitis not limited to a single logical location on the network.

Systems and methods presented herein relate to image projectionutilizing LEDoS circuitry and/or electronic chips. In an aspect, LEDoSsystems can be referred to as micro systems and/or as having microdisplays. It is noted that micro can relate to a relative size of adisplay and/or components.

In an aspect, an LEDoS system can generate an image based on output fromLED pixels of the LEDoS system. A controller, such as a computerprocessor, can provide instructions to selectively activate pixels ofthe LEDoS system. The controller can provide instructions to form animage, such as an image stored in a memory. The image can be received bya projection screen and/or projected by a lens. In an aspect, aprojection lens and/or projection screen can magnify the image to adesired size.

FIG. 1 is an example functional high level block diagram of a system 100that facilitates LEDoS prism based projection. While the variouscomponents are illustrated as separate components, it is noted that thevarious components can be comprised in one or more other components.Further, it is noted that the system 100 can comprise additionalcomponents not shown for readability. Additionally, various aspectsdescribed herein may be performed by one device or on a number ofdevices in communication with each other. It is further noted thatsystem 100 can be within larger networked environments. Inimplementations, system 100 can comprise an LEDoS projection device 110that generates output 102. LEDoS projection device 110 can primarilycomprise optical projection component 120 that projects output 102 andLEDoS component 130 that can generate an image.

In an aspect, LEDoS projection device 110 can further comprise memorycomponent 104 and processing component 106 (e.g., a controller). Memorycomponent 104 can comprise one or more memory devices. It is noted thatmemory component 104 can comprise various types of non-transitorycomputer readable storage devices. Further, processing component 106 cancomprise a computer processor or the like. In an aspect, memorycomponent 104 can store computer executable components and/orinstructions for components. In another aspect, processing component 118can execute the computer executable components and/or facilitateimplementation of the components.

It is noted that the system 100 can be comprised in various othersystems such as intelligent traffic light (iTL) systems and the like.For example, system 100 can comprise various devices such as smartphones, tablets, e-readers, digital video recorders, mobile musicplayers, personal computers, set top boxes, cameras, digital videorecorders (DVRs), consumer electronics and the like. LEDoS projectiondevice 110 can communicate data signals with network devices. The signalcan comprise data representing instructions to form images.

In an implementation, LEDoS component 130 can comprise one or more LEDoSchips. In some implementations, the LEDoS chip can comprise galliumnitride (GaN) based LED's on a wafer surface. It is noted that the wafercan comprise sapphire, silicon, silicon carbide substrates, and thelike. In an aspect, the LEDoS chip can comprise a flip-chip mountedactive matrix (AM) and/or passive matrix micro array (pt-array) chip andthe like. In some implementations, the LEDoS component 130 can comprisean AM panel fabricated on silicon using a complementarymetal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) construction processes, with themonolithic LED array flipped on a top side of the chip.

LEDoS component 130 can generate images utilizing an array of LEDelements. In an aspect, the LEDoS component 130 can render apredetermined image and/or a dynamically determined image based on oneor more instructions. It is noted that LEDoS component 130 can blend orconvert various LED sources to generate the image as a full color imageor can comprise a monochromatic LEDoS component that generates images ofone color. In another aspect, LEDoS component 130 can comprise multiplemonochromatic or full color LEDoS chips.

Optical projection component 120 can receive an image or series ofimages from LEDoS component 130, and generate output 102. In an aspect,optical projection component 120 can magnify, enlarge, and/or focusreceived images. In another aspect, optical projection component 120 canfacilitate transmission of the image onto a projection receivingsurface. It is noted that optical projection component 120 can comprisevarious optical lenses, digital projection components, minors, and thelike.

In an aspect, optical projection component 120 can comprise one or moreprojection components (e.g., lenses). In an implementation, opticalprojection component 120 comprises a lens for each LEDoS chip of LEDoScomponent 130.

FIG. 2 is an example non-limiting system 200 for a multi-display opticalprojection system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thisdisclosure. The system 200 can include casing 202 that comprises a frameor housing for various components, a first projection surface 210 fordisplaying a first image, and a second projection surface 220 fordisplaying a second image. While only two projection surfaces are shown,it is noted that system 200 can comprise virtually any number ofprojection surfaces. Additionally, while casing 202 is shown as a threedimensional rectangular prism it is noted that casing 202 can comprisevirtually any shape capable of providing a housing for components ofsystem 200. Further, it is noted that the casing 202 can be of asingular construction and/or can comprise various components removablyconnected to form casing 202. Additionally, the various components canbe contained in one or more devices, or on a number of individual devicein communication with each other.

Projection surface 210 and projection surface 220 can comprise an opaqueand/or semi-opaque material capable of receiving a projection image. Theimage can be generated and/or projected by internal components housed incasing 202. With reference to FIG. 1, LEDoS 130 can generate an imageand optical projection component 110 can project the image ontoprojection surface 210 and/or projection surface 220. It is noted thatoptical projection surface 110 can project disparate images and/or acommon image onto projection surface 210 and/or projection surface 220.For example, system 200 can comprise an iTL having four projectionsurfaces. Each surface can receive an image, generated by LEDoS 130,that comprises an image for traffic direction.

In some embodiments, projection surface 210 and projection surface 220can be detached from system 200. Accordingly, projection surface 210 and220 can comprise virtually any surface capable of receiving aprojection. As an example, projection surface 210 and/or projectionsurface 220 can comprise a wall, a screen (e.g., canvas screen), astreet, and the like.

In embodiments, system 200 can comprise a consumer electronics device.For example, system 200 can comprise a smart phone, a set top box, alaptop computer, a desktop computer, and the like.

It is noted that the transistors can comprise a p-channel Metal OxideSemiconductor (PMOS) transistor, an n-channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor(NMOS) transistor, an n-type amorphous silicon Thin Film Transistor(n-type a-Si TFT), a p-type amorphous silicon Thin Film Transistor(p-type a-Si TFT), an n-type poly crystalline silicon Thin FilmTransistor (n-type p-Si TFT), a p-type poly crystalline silicon ThinFilm Transistor (p-type p-Si TFT), an n-type Silicon On Insulator (SOI)transistor, or a p-type SOI transistor.

FIG. 3 is an example non-limiting system 300 for a circuit diagram of anLEDoS of an optical projection system in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of this disclosure. The system 300 can comprise a drivingcircuit 302 formed on a substrate such as silicon. Driving circuit 302can primarily comprise switching transistors (T1 310 and T2 312), mirrortransistor (T3 314), storage capacitors (C_(ST1) 304, C_(ST2) 306), adrain terminal with a transistor (T4 316), LED pixels 322, and ground350. It is noted that signals V_(scan) 338, I_(data) 334, and positivesupply voltage (VDD 336) can be applied by one or more voltages sources.While FIG. 3 depicts driving circuit 302 in an exemplary construction,it is noted that various other embodiments can comprise similarcircuitry to produce substantially similar results as driving circuit302.

In an aspect, C_(ST1) 304 and C_(ST2) 306 can be connected between ascan line (V_(scan) 338) and VDD 336. It is noted that C_(ST1) 304 andC_(ST2) 306 can be in a cascading structure. Further LED pixels 322 canbe connected between a drain terminal of T4 316 and ground 350. It isnoted that an anode and a cathode of LED pixels 122 can be respectivelyconnected between drain terminal of T4 316 and ground 350.

In embodiments, driving circuit 302 can be controlled to be in an onstate and/or an off state. In an on state V_(scan) 338 can switch T1 310and T2 312 into an on position. In another aspect I_(data) 334 can passthrough T1 310 and T3 314, as depicted by the dashed line of I_(data)334. Further a voltage at T2 312 can be accumulated at node A 354.Concurrently or substantially concurrently, a voltage at node B 356(e.g., gate terminal of T3 314) can be accumulated and controlled byI_(data) 334 passing through T3 314. In an aspect, I_(data) 334 cancomprise a current from a current source. I_(data) 334 can be generatedsuch that a gate voltage of T3 314 is within a range such that a definedamount of current (e.g., I_(data) 334) flows through T1 310 and T2 312.A current passing through the LED pixels 322 can be controlled by ageometry ratio of T3 314 and T4 316 to maintain a relationship of

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FIG. 4 is an example non-limiting system 400 of a Cadence simulation ofa driving circuit accordance with an exemplary embodiment of thisdisclosure. In an aspect, system 400 depicts a Cadence simulation ofdriving circuit 302 of FIG. 3.

As depicted, I_(data) 404 represents a value of I_(data) 334. V_(scan)414 represents a value of V_(scan) 338. V_(LED-ON) 424 represents avoltage when LED pixels 322 are in an on state. While, I_(LED-ON) 434represents a current value when LED pixels 322 are in an on state.

FIG. 5 is an example functional diagram of a system 500 that facilitatesimage projection utilizing an LEDoS system. It is noted that the system500 depicts a top view of an LED micro display panel 502 (e.g., of LEDoS130). LED micro display panel 502 can primarily comprise a substrate 504connected to a plurality of pixels 510. While LED micro display panel502 is depicted as comprising an eight by eight array of pixels, it isnoted that LED micro display panel 502 can comprise various numbers ofpixels in various arraignments.

In some embodiments, LED micro display panel 502 can be a monochromaticLED display panel that comprises pixels 510 of one color on a substrate504. In other embodiments, LED micro display panel 502 can comprise amultiple color LED display panel that comprises pixels 510 of aplurality of colors on substrate 504.

Substrate 504 can provide fabrication materials and mechanical supportfor pixels 510. It is noted that substrate 504 can comprise sapphire,GaN, silicon carbide (SiC), quartz, silicon (Si), gallium arsenide(GaAs), indium phosphide (InP) or any other sufficiently materials forlight emitting device growth. In another aspect, substrate 504 can be ofa uniform construction, varied construction, solitary construction,removably attachable construction, and the like. Further, substrate 504can comprise a transparent, semi-transparent or non-transparentsubstrate.

In an aspect, pixels 510 can comprise LED pixels that emit light whenexcited. In another aspect, pixels 510 can emit light within a definedwavelength. For example, pixels 510 emit light at wavelengths between350 nanometer (nm), e.g., ultraviolent light, to 1,000 nm, e.g.,infrared light). For example, emission wavelengths of or about 440 nmcan correspond to blue pixels, emission wavelengths of or about 550 nmcan correspond to green pixels, emission wavelengths of or about 610 nmcan correspond to red pixels, and emission wavelengths of or about 380can correspond to ultraviolent pixels.

In embodiments, pixels 510 can be configured to generate images at adefined resolution. As an example, pixels 510 can be configured for an8×8 resolution for displaying images at an 800×480 resolution. It isnoted that images generate by pixels 510 can be projected by aprojection component such as optical projection component 120 of FIG. 1.

While pixels 510 are depicted as round and/or substantially round, it isnoted that a shape of pixels 510 can be any number of shapes, such ascircular shape, square shape, rectangle shape and hexagon shape. It isfurther noted that pixels 510, while depicted as having a uniform shape,can comprise pixels of various shapes.

Pixels 510 can have various dimensions based on a desired applicationand/or construction. In an aspect, pixels 510 can be within a definedrange of dimensions based on a size criterion associated with LED microdisplay panel 502. As an example, each pixel of pixels 510 can have adiameter of 100 micrometers (μm) in circular shape construction, 300μm×300 μm in square shape construction, and 300 μm×100 μm in rectangleshape construction.

In another aspect, LED micro display panel 502 can comprise colorconversions materials on a back side (not shown) of the LED microdisplay panel 502. In an aspect, color conversion materials can beassociated with a particular color. In an aspect, color conversionmaterials can be excited by ultraviolent light emitted from pixels 510and can emit light of various colors (e.g., red, green, blue, white,yellow, etc.). In an aspect, conversion materials cam include phosphorspowders, quantum dots, conversion films and other materials which canemit light with a certain wavelength when it is excited by light with acertain wavelength.

In another embodiment, color conversion materials can be located on topof pixel 510. It is noted that the color conversion materials can beattached to pixels 510 and/or substrate 504 based on methods of spincoating, dispensing, deposition, plating, evaporating and/or pasting. Inanother aspect, the color conversion materials can have shapescorresponding to shapes of pixels 510 (e.g., substantially square,substantially circular and other shapes). It is further noted that thecolor conversion materials can comprise dimensions substantially similarto dimensions of pixels 510.

In embodiments, substrate 504 can be a patterned-Si substrates withstain relief. In another aspect, substrate 504 can be a crack-free GaNepi-layers and GaN-based LEDs with optimized interlayers and devicestructures. A flow modulation method can be utilized, combined withAlN/AlGaN superlattice interlayers, to compromise the strain and fordislocation density propagation. In fabrication, a silicon substrate canbe removed by chemical wet etching and pixels 510 can be transferredonto a plated copper substrate with an aluminum mirror.

In another aspect, system 500 can comprise a programmable active matrix(AM) LED micro-array (μ-array) on Si (LEDoS) using flip-chip technology.System 500 can be fabricated using a monolithic design and silicon ICfabrication technology. In an aspect, system 500 can be self-emittingthat require no backlight, color filters, and/or polarization optics.LED micro display panel 502 can be composed of an AM panel fabricated onSi using conventional CMOS processes, with the monolithic LED arrayflipped on top. It is noted that cathodes of the pixels 510 can beconnected together, and the anodes can be connected individually todriver circuit outputs.

It is noted that LED micro display panel 502 can comprise a full colordisplay panel. In an aspect, pixels 510 can be fabricated using GaNwafers with a predetermined emission wavelength, such as at or about 380nm (near UV). In operation, LED micro display panel 502 can excited,with the emitted light, color conversion martial such as phosphorshaving a defined color (e.g., red, green and blue). In an example, colorphosphors can be on the surface of the LED micro display panel 502.

In another aspect, integration of micro-optical elements directly ontomicro-pixels/LEDs can be done by jet-printing of suitable polymers. Forjet-printing of color-conversion materials, the particles can bespherical and/or semi-spherical in shape. It is noted that the shape ofthe particles can be other shapes as well. As an example, colorconversion materials can comprise Cd/Se embedded quantum dots intopolymer microspheres, quantum dots offer remarkably higher quantumefficiencies, and/or microspheres dispensed via the jet-print technique.

It is noted that, micro-lenses can be directly printed onto pixels 510for beam shaping and/or collimation. In an aspect, material can bedispensed onto a printhead, and can subsequently be cured with heat orUV light exposure. The materials can comprise, for example, UV epoxiesand silicones, with the target of obtaining lens dimensions that matchthe microdisplay pixels, spherical profile and can attain long-termstability. It is further noted that functionally graded phosphor coatingand encapsulation for refractive index matching can be utilized toreduce a total internal reflection effect. In an aspect, phosphor powdercan be sequentially coated to form a layered structure with refractiveindex gradient in the thickness direction. Additionally and/oralternatively, a shape of silicone encapsulation can vary forcontrollable light pattern and uniformity.

It is noted that system 500 can be fabricated using a fine-pitchflip-chip assembly and compact wire bonding for interconnection ofcomponents for the miniaturization or system 500. It is noted that chiplevel heat dissipation can be addressed by underfill materials with highthermal conductivity and implementation of redundant thermalbumps/vias/routes in order to eliminate the up-stream bottleneck in thethermal path. Since system 500 can be used as a high power device, theair gap between pixels 500 and a substrate 504 can be a thermal barrier.Underfill materials can comprise silica, silica-coated aluminum nitride(SCAN), and the like can be as described herein.

FIG. 6 is an example functional diagram of a system 600 that facilitatesimage projection utilizing an LEDoS system. System 600 can comprise LEDmicro display panel 602 that comprises a plurality of pixels 610. WhileLED micro display panel 602 is depicted as comprising an eight by eightarray of pixels, it is noted that LED micro display panel 602 cancomprise various numbers of pixels in various arraignments.

LED micro display panel 602 can represent a passive matrix programmedmonochromatic LED micro display panel. In an aspect, LED micro displaypanel 602 can represent LED micro display panel 502 and/or a microdisplay panel of LEDoS 130 of FIG. 1. It is noted that LED micro displaypanel 602 can, in response to execution of instructions, generate lightand/or form images from generate light. It is further noted thatgenerated light and/or images can be projected by a projection component(e.g., such as optical projection component 120 of FIG. 1). Withreference to FIG. 5, LED micro display panel 602 can primarily comprisesubstrate 502 and pixels 510. In an aspect, pixels 510 can besubstantially similar to pixels 610.

LED micro display panel 602, as shown, comprises a plurality of pixels610. In an aspect, n-electrodes of pixels 610 can be connected in a row,column, and/or otherwise connected. Similarly, p-electrodes of pixels610 can be connected in a row, column, and/or otherwise connected,wherein n represents negative and p represents positive. It is notedthat n-electrodes of pixels 610 are referred to as connected in columnsand p-electrodes of pixels 610 are referred to as connected in rows forbrevity.

In an aspect, current can be applied between a determined row and adetermined column. In response to applying the current, determinedpixels of the pixels 610 can be excited. Exciting a pixel can cause thepixel to emit light. In an aspect, a controller can control which columnand/or row receives current and which pixel of pixels 610 is excited.

Referring now to FIG. 7, there illustrated is a schematic view 700 LEDmicro display panel 702 that comprises a plurality of pixels 710. It isnoted that LED micro display panel 702 can comprise an active matrixprogrammed monochromatic LED micro-display panel. While LED microdisplay panel 702 is depicted as comprising a four by four array ofpixels, it is noted that LED micro display panel 702 can comprisevarious numbers of pixels in various arraignments.

LED micro display panel 702 can represent a passive matrix programmedmonochromatic LED micro display panel. In aspect, LED micro displaypanel 702 can represent LED micro display panel 502 and/or a microdisplay panel of LEDoS 130 of FIG. 1. It is noted that LED micro displaypanel 702 can, in response to execution of instructions, generate lightand/or form images from generate light. It is further noted thatgenerated light and/or images can be projected by a projection component(e.g., such as optical projection component 120 of FIG. 1). Withreference to FIG. 5, LED micro display panel 702 can primarily comprisesubstrate 502 and pixels 510. In an aspect, pixels 510 can besubstantially similar to pixels 710.

In another aspect, each pixel 710 can be controlled via electroniccomponents primarily comprising scan line 706, data line 704, scantransistor 716, driving transistor 714, storage capacitor 712 and powersource 724. It is noted that various other components and/orconfigurations of components can be utilized to form system 700. It isfurther noted that the various components can be utilized by one or morepixels. For example, while shown as individual power sources, powersource 724 can control one or more pixels of the pixels 710.

In embodiments, n-electrodes of all or some of pixels 710 can beconnected in a row, column, or otherwise connect. The n-electrodes canbe connected together and to ground terminal 722. Similarly,p-electrodes of pixels 710 can be independently connect to an outputterminal of driving transistors 714. It is noted that some or all of thep-electrodes of pixels 710 can be independently connected to drivingtransistors 714 and/or respectively connected to its own drivingtransistors.

Scan line 706 can receive scan signals. In response to receiving adefined scan signal, scan line 706 can turn a scan transistor 716 to anon state. Data line 704 can receive a data signal that can pass throughscan transistor 716. In response to the data signal passing through scantransistor 716, driving transistor 714 can be switched to an on state.The data signal can further be stored in storage capacitor 712. Inanother aspect, driving transistor 714 can provide current, e.g., frompower source 724, to pixel 710 and to ground terminal 722. In an aspect,pixel 710 can be excited in response to receiving current. In responseto being excited, pixel 710 can be in an on state associated withemitting light.

In another aspect, storage capacitor 712 store a voltage to keep drivingtransistor 714 in an on state when the scan signal and data signal areremoved. In an aspect, as driving transistor 714 is in an on state,current can flow power source 724 to pixel 710. In an aspect, pixel 710can remain excited, for example during a whole display frame.

FIG. 8 is an example functional diagram of a system 800 that facilitatesimage projection utilizing an LEDoS system. It is noted that the system800 depicts a cross sectional view of an LED micro display panel 802(e.g., of LEDoS 130). In an aspect, LED micro display panel 802 cancomprise a passive matrix programmed monochromatic LED display panel. Inanother aspect, the cross sectional view of LED micro display panel 802can comprise a row and/or column of pixels 810. While pixels 810 areillustrated as aligning in a line, it is noted that pixels 810 can be invarious formations. It is further noted that each pixel of pixels 810can be identically formed and/or of various forms.

In embodiments, substrate 812 provides an electrical connection of acertain number of pixels 810. A corresponding number of solder bumps 830and electrical pads 814 can be constructed on substrate 812. Thecorresponding number of solder bumps 830 and electrical pads 814 can beidentical and/or substantially identical for each pixel 810.

With reference to FIG. 5, pixels 810 can comprise the n-electrodes ofpixels 510 in a row. The n-electrodes of pixels 810 can connect tosolder bumps 830 on substrate 812 at a left and a right side of the LEDmicro display panel 802. Further, individual p-electrodes of pixels 810can connect to the solder bumps 830 in a middle. The n-electrodes ofpixels 810 in the illustrated row can be connected together. Thep-electrodes of pixels 810 in this row can be connected individually tosolder bumps 830 and contact pads 814 provided on substrate 812.

It is noted that the shape and/or dimensions of pixels 810 can varydepending on desired configurations. In an aspect, pixels 810 can be ofa substantially circular shape, substantially square shape,substantially rectangle shape, substantially hexagon shape, and/or ofvarious other shapes. The dimension of pixels 810 can be sufficientlysmall to keep the size of LED micro display panel 802 within a rangecapable of being integrated in a frame.

In another aspect, substrate 812 may be made of Sapphire, GaN, SiC,Quartz, Silicon, GaAs, InP, PCB, and the like. Solder bumps 830 can bemade of indium (In), lead (Pb), tin (Sn), gold (Au), silver (Ag), analloy, and the like. Contact pads 814 can be made of Aluminum (Al),titanium (Ti), Au, platinum (Pt), nickel (Ni), Ag or any othersufficient conducting and low resistance materials such as highly dopedSi, indium tin oxide (ITO), Zinc oxide (ZnO), stack layers of the abovementioned conductive and low resistance materials, and the like. It isnoted that solder bumps 830 can have a determined diameter/bump pitch ata suitable range for system 800, such as 15/30 μm.

FIG. 9 is an example functional diagram of a system 900 that facilitatesimage projection utilizing an LEDoS system including phosphors pounders.It is noted that the system 900 depicts a cross sectional view of an LEDmicro display panel 902 (e.g., of LEDoS 130). In an aspect, LED microdisplay panel 902 can comprise a multi color programmed monochromaticLED display panel. In another aspect, the cross sectional view of LEDmicro display panel 902 can comprise a row and/or column of pixels 910.While pixels 910 are illustrated as aligning in a line, it is noted thatpixels 910 can be in various formations. It is further noted that eachpixel of 910 can be identically formed and/or of various forms.

In embodiments, LED micro display panel 902 can comprise colorconversion material having color conversion materials 920, 922 and 924located on a first side of transparent substrate 912. Pixels 910 can belocated between transparent substrate 912 and silicon substrate 914. Acurrent can be applied to LED micro display panel 902 to selectivelyturn pixels 910 on and/or off.

In an aspect, each pixel of pixels 910 can have a determined emissionwavelength to excite correlated color conversion materials 920, 922 and924. For example, a pixel of pixels 910 can have an emission wavelengthof or about 480 nm (ultraviolent) and the color conversion materials920, 922 and 924 can be excited by this wavelength and emit light of adefined color (e.g., red color, green color blue color, etc.). Asdepicted pixels 910 can be associated with a particular color conversionmaterials 920, 922 and 924 of a determined color, wherein each of thecolor conversion materials 920, 922 and 924 has a shading to illustratea different color. It is noted that color conversion materials 920, 922and 924 can be made of phosphors, quantum dots, conversion films andother materials for color conversion. The color conversion materials920, 922 and 924 may be deposited on first side of transparent substrate912 by various methods, such as spin coating, dispensing, and/orpasting, for example. The color conversion materials 920, 922 and 924can have a determined thickness within a range to meet requirements of adetermined color quality. For example, a thickness of color conversionmaterials 920, 922 and 924 can be 10 μm. 7. It is noted that the surfaceof the LED display on the substrate can comprises cavities configured toreceive the color conversion material.

FIG. 10 is an example functional diagram of a system 1000 thatfacilitates image projection utilizing an LEDoS system. It is noted thatthe system 1000 depicts a schematic view of a pixel 1002. In an aspect,pixel 1002 can be utilized by active matrix programmed and passivematrix programmed LED micro-display panels, as described herein. Pixel1002 can, in response to being excited by current, emit light 1002. Inanother aspect, pixel 1002 can primarily comprise a substrate 1004,n-GaN layer 1010, multiple-quantum well (MQW) 1014, p-GaN layer 1018,current spreading layer 920, p and n electrode 1022 and passivationlayer 1026.

Substrate 904 may be made of sapphire, GaN, SiC, Quartz, Silicon, GaAs,InP. MQW can be 5 periods. Current spreading layer 1020 may be made ofNi, Au, Ag, ITO, ZnO, AgO and stack layers of above materials. The p andn electrode 1022 may be made of Al, Ti, Au, Pt, Ni, Ag or any othersufficient conduct and low resistance materials.

In embodiments, pixel 1002 can be comprised on a an electronic circuit,such as LEDoS micro display panel 502, 602, 702, 802, and/or 902 ofFIGS. 5-9 respectively. The circuit can provide a current that excitesthe layers of pixel 1002. In response to receiving the current, pixel1002 can emit light at various wave lengths and be in a state defined asan on state. In another aspect, when pixel 1002 does not receivecurrent, pixel 1002 will not emit light in a state defined as an offstate. It is noted that LEDoS components (e.g., LEDoS component 130 ofFIG. 1) can control pixel 1002 to selectively switch pixel 1002 to an onand/or off state. In embodiments, a set of pixels can be controlled togenerate an image.

FIG. 11 is an example functional block diagram of a system 1100 thatfacilitates multicolor image projection utilizing an LEDoS system. Whilethe various components are illustrated as separate components, it isnoted that the various components can be comprised in one or more othercomponents. Further, it is noted that the system 1100 can compriseadditional components not shown for readability. Additionally, variousaspects described herein may be performed by one device or on a numberof devices in communication with each other. It is further noted thatsystem 1100 can be within larger systems. In implementations, system1100 can comprise an LEDoS components 1132, 1134 and 1136 that cangenerate an image, a prism component 1104 that can focus and/orculminate light to form an image, and a lens 1120 that can projectand/or display the image. In an aspect, system 1100 can further comprisea memory component and processing component that can comprise a computerprocessor or the like. In an aspect, the memory component can storecomputer executable components and/or instructions for components andthe processing component can execute the computer executable componentsand/or facilitate implementation of the components.

In an aspect, each LEDoS component 1132, 1134 and 1136 can comprise anLEDoS associated with one or more determined colors such as red, greenand blue for RGB output, and the like. In an aspect, LEDoS components1132, 1134 and 1136 can comprise an LEDoS chip and/or packaging boards.In another aspect, LEDoS components 1132, 1134 and 1136 can be attached(removably and/or non-removably) to each other. For example, each LEDoScomponent 1132, 1134 and 1136 can be die-attached and wire-bonded ontoindividual packaging boards and then connected to a control board. Thepackaging boards can be mounted onto a prism 1104, such as a tri-colorprism. In an aspect, an image can be formed by prism 1104 in response toreceiving color components from one or more of the LEDoS component 1132,1134 and 1136. It is noted that the image can be a full-color image.While FIG. 11, illustrates three LEDoS components, it is noted thatsystem 1100 can comprise various numbers of LEDoS components associatedwith various colors.

In embodiments, a processor can transmit instructions to each of theLEDoS component 1132, 1134 and 1136 that comprises instructions toactivate pixels to form an image. A signal boards can supply power andcontrol to tune the brightness level of the respective LEDoS components1132, 1134 and 1136. Fine adjustment of the three micro-displaypositions can be performed using mounting screws for alignment of theimages.

Lens 1120 can receive an image from prism 1104 and can project theimage. In an aspect, lens 120 can magnify and/or focus the image. Forexample, lens 1120 can receive an image and project the image onto asurface. Lens 1120 can be adjusted (e.g., moved with respect to prism1104) to focus the image. In another aspect, lens 1120 can comprise oneor more lenses consisting of a transparent and/or semi-transparentcomposition. It is noted that lens 1120 can comprise mirrors, opticallenses, and the like.

FIG. 12 is an example functional block diagram of a system 1200 thatfacilitates multicolor image projection utilizing an LEDoS system. Whilethe various components are illustrated as separate components, it isnoted that the various components can be comprised in one or more othercomponents. Further, it is noted that the system 1200 can compriseadditional components not shown for readability. Additionally, variousaspects described herein may be performed by one device or on a numberof devices in communication with each other. It is further noted thatsystem 1200 can be within larger systems. In implementations, system1200 can comprise an LEDoS chip 1212 which can emit light at a firstwavelength (e.g., a first color) and can comprise color conversionmaterial 1214 and color conversion material 1216 (which can convert thelight). System 1200 can also include a lens 1232 that can receive lightand project the light onto a projection surface 1234, for example. In anaspect, system 1200 can further comprise a memory component andprocessing component that can comprise a computer processor or the like.In an aspect, the memory component can store computer executablecomponents and/or instructions for components and the processingcomponent can execute the computer executable components and/orfacilitate implementation of the components.

In an aspect, LEDoS chip 1212 can an LEDoS chip configured forgenerating a single color of light (e.g., monochromatic light). Colorconversion material 1214 can comprise color conversion material thatreceives light and alters or converts the light to a second color (e.g.,red). Color conversion material 1216 can comprise color conversionmaterial that receives light and alters or converts the light to a thirdcolor (e.g., green). While system 1200 depicts two color conversionsmaterials, it is noted that system 1200 can comprise various colorconversion materials that can alter light to various colors. It is alsonote that various colors can be utilized depending on a desiredconfiguration. In another aspect, various colors can be generated andblended to form various other colors.

In an aspect, projection surface 1234 can comprise various materialssuch as glass, plastic, cloth, etc. In one aspect, projection surface1234 comprises an opaque and/or semi-opaque surface that can receivelight at one side and display the light at a second side that isparallel or substantially parallel to the first side. It is furthernoted that projection surface 1234 can comprise a combination ofmaterials.

FIG. 13 is an example functional block diagram of a system 1300 thatfacilitates multicolor image projection utilizing an LEDoS system. Whilethe various components are illustrated as separate components, it isnoted that the various components can be comprised in one or more othercomponents. Further, it is noted that the system 1300 can compriseadditional components not shown for readability. Additionally, variousaspects described herein may be performed by one device or on a numberof devices in communication with each other. It is further noted thatsystem 1300 can be within larger systems. In implementations, system1300 can comprise LEDoS chips 1312, 1314 and 1316 which can emit lightat a determined wavelength (e.g., various colors color). System 1300 canalso include lenses 1332, 1334 and 1336 that can focus and/or culminatedlight emitted from LEDoS chips 1312, 1314 and 1316. In an aspect, aprojection surface 1342 can receive light from lenses 1332, 1334 and1336, for example.

It is noted that each LEDoS chips 1312, 1314 and 1316 is shadeddifferently to depict a respective associated color, such as red, green,blue, white, yellow, etc. While three LEDoS chips are illustrated, it isnoted that system 1300 can comprise a different number of LEDoS chips.Likewise, while three lenses are shown it is noted that system 1300 cancomprise a different number of lenses. It is further noted that system1300 need not comprise a same number of lenses as LEDoS chips.

FIGS. 14-15 illustrate methods 1400 and 1500 that can facilitate imageprojection in an LEDoS system. For simplicity of explanation, themethods (or procedures) are depicted and described as a series of acts.It is noted that the various embodiments are not limited by the actsillustrated and/or by the order of acts. For example, acts can occur invarious orders and/or concurrently, and with other acts not presented ordescribed herein. In another aspect, the various acts can be performedby systems and/or components of embodiments described herein.

FIG. 14 illustrated is an example non-limiting process flow diagram of amethod 1400 that facilitates image projection utilizing an LEDoS system.The image projection can be performed by various implementationsdescribed herein.

At 1402, a system can alter states of LED pixels disposed on a substratebetween a first state defined as an on state and a second state definedas an off state. In an aspect, the on state can comprise a state whereinan LED pixel, in response to receiving current, emits light. In anotheraspect, the off state can comprise a state wherein an LED pixel, inresponse to not receiving current, does not emit light.

At 1404, a system can initiate generation, based on the altering of thestates, of an image. For example, a system can selectively alter statesof LED pixels to form an image. In an aspect, the image can be formedbased on instructions associated with a stored image.

At 1406, a system can excite, based on the altering of the states, acolor conversion material located on at least one of the LED pixels. Inan aspect, color conversion material can comprise one or more layers ofcolor conversion material. The color conversion material can be excitedwhen light at a determined wavelength is applied.

FIG. 1500 illustrated is an example non-limiting process flow diagram ofa method 1500 for image projection utilizing an LEDoS system includingaltering a current supplied to LED pixels.

At 1502, a system can initiate generation, based on the altering of thestates, of an image. For example, a system can selectively alter statesof LED pixels to form an image. In an aspect, the image can be formedbased on instructions associated with a stored image.

At 1504, a system can determine, based on the initiating the generationof the image and the color conversion material, a wavelength for lightemitted by a selected LED pixel. It is noted that color conversionmaterials can be excited at various wave lengths.

At 1506, a system can alter a current supplied to the LED pixels. In anaspect, a current can cause an LED pixel to emit light. Altering thecurrent can alter the states of LED pixels. As states of LED pixelschange, an output can change.

Referring now to FIG. 16, there is illustrated a schematic block diagramof a computing environment 1600 in accordance with this specificationthat can control operations of an LEDoS system in a networked computingenvironment. The system 1600 includes one or more client(s) 1602, (e.g.,computers, smart phones, tablets, cameras, PDA's). The client(s) 1602can be hardware and/or software (e.g., threads, processes, computingdevices). The client(s) 1602 can house cookie(s) and/or associatedcontextual information by employing the specification, for example.

In an aspect, system 1600 can be utilized in networked environment tocontrol an LEDoS projection system as describe herein. As an example,client 1602 can comprise an iTL system capable of networkedcommunications. Continuing with the example, client 1602 can receiveinstructions to alter and/project an image.

The system 1600 also includes one or more server(s) 1604. The server(s)1604 can also be hardware or hardware in combination with software(e.g., threads, processes, computing devices). The servers 1604 canhouse threads to perform transformations by employing aspects of thisdisclosure, for example. One possible communication between a client1602 and a server 1604 can be in the form of a data packet adapted to betransmitted between two or more computer processes wherein data packetsmay include coded items. The data packet can include a cookie and/orassociated contextual information, for example. The system 1600 includesa communication framework 1606 (e.g., a global communication networksuch as the Internet) that can be employed to facilitate communicationsbetween the client(s) 1602 and the server(s) 1604.

Communications can be facilitated via a wired (including optical fiber)and/or wireless technology. The client(s) 1602 are operatively connectedto one or more client data store(s) 1608 that can be employed to storeinformation local to the client(s) 1602 (e.g., cookie(s) and/orassociated contextual information). Similarly, the server(s) 1604 areoperatively connected to one or more server data store(s) 1610 that canbe employed to store information local to the servers 1604.

In one implementation, a server 1604 can transfer an encoded file,(e.g., network selection policy, network condition information, etc.),to client 1602. Client 1602 can store the file, decode the file, ortransmit the file to another client 1602. It is noted, that a server1604 can also transfer uncompressed file to a client 1602 and client1602 can compress the file in accordance with the disclosed subjectmatter. Likewise, server 1604 can encode information and transmit theinformation via communication framework 1606 to one or more clients1602.

Referring now to FIG. 17, there is illustrated a block diagram of acomputer operable to execute the disclosed LEDoS projection systems. Inorder to provide additional context for various aspects of the subjectspecification, FIG. 17 and the following discussion are intended toprovide a brief, general description of a suitable computing environment1700 in which the various aspects of the specification can beimplemented. While the specification has been described above in thegeneral context of computer-executable instructions that can run on oneor more computers, it is noted that the specification also can beimplemented in combination with other program modules and/or as acombination of hardware and software.

Generally, program modules include routines, programs, components, datastructures, etc., that perform particular tasks or implement particularabstract data types. Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciatethat the inventive methods can be practiced with other computer systemconfigurations, including single-processor or multiprocessor computersystems, minicomputers, mainframe computers, as well as personalcomputers, hand-held computing devices, microprocessor-based orprogrammable consumer electronics, and the like, each of which can beoperatively coupled to one or more associated devices.

The illustrated aspects of the specification can also be practiced indistributed computing environments, including cloud-computingenvironments, where certain tasks are performed by remote processingdevices that are linked through a communications network. In adistributed computing environment, program modules can be located inboth local and remote memory storage devices.

Computing devices can include a variety of media, which can includecomputer-readable storage media and/or communications media, which twoterms are used herein differently from one another as follows.Computer-readable storage media can be any available storage media thatcan be accessed by the computer and includes both volatile andnonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example,and not limitation, computer-readable storage media can be implementedin connection with any method or technology for storage of informationsuch as computer-readable instructions, program modules, structureddata, or unstructured data. Computer-readable storage media can include,but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memorytechnology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical diskstorage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage orother magnetic storage devices, or other tangible and/or non-transitorymedia which can be used to store desired information. Computer-readablestorage media can be accessed by one or more local or remote computingdevices, e.g., via access requests, queries or other data retrievalprotocols, for a variety of operations with respect to the informationstored by the medium.

Communications media typically include (and/or facilitate thetransmission of) computer-readable instructions, data structures,program modules or other structured or unstructured data in a datasignal such as a modulated data signal, e.g., a carrier wave or othertransport mechanism, and includes any information delivery or transportmedia. The term “modulated data signal” or signals refers to a signalthat has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such amanner as to encode information in one or more signals. By way ofexample, and not limitation, communications media include wired media,such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless mediasuch as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media.

With reference again to FIG. 17, the example environment 1700 forimplementing various aspects of the specification includes a computer1702, the computer 1702 including a processing unit 1704, a systemmemory 1706 and a system bus 1708. The system bus 1708 couples systemcomponents including, but not limited to, the system memory 1706 to theprocessing unit 1704. The processing unit 1704 can be any of variouscommercially available processors. Dual microprocessors and othermulti-processor architectures can also be employed as the processingunit 1704.

The system bus 1708 can be any of several types of bus structure thatcan further interconnect to a memory bus (with or without a memorycontroller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety ofcommercially available bus architectures. The system memory 1706includes read-only memory (ROM) 1710 and random access memory (RAM)1712. A basic input/output system is stored in a non-volatile memory1710 such as ROM, erasable programmable read only memory, electricallyerasable programmable read only memory, which basic input/output systemcontains the basic routines that help to transfer information betweenelements within the computer 1702, such as during startup. The RAM 1712can also include a high-speed RAM such as static RAM for caching data.

The computer 1702 further includes an internal hard disk drive 1714(e.g., EIDE, SATA), which internal hard disk drive 1714 can also beconfigured for external use in a suitable chassis (not shown), amagnetic floppy disk drive 1716, (e.g., to read from or write to aremovable diskette 1718) and an optical disk drive 1720, (e.g., readinga CD-ROM disk 1722 or, to read from or write to other high capacityoptical media such as the DVD). The hard disk drive 1714, magnetic diskdrive 1716 and optical disk drive 1720 can be connected to the systembus 1708 by a hard disk drive interface 1724, a magnetic disk driveinterface 1726 and an optical drive interface 1728, respectively. Theinterface 1724 for external drive implementations includes at least oneor both of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1594 interfacetechnologies. Other external drive connection technologies are withincontemplation of the subject specification.

The drives and their associated computer-readable storage media providenonvolatile storage of data, data structures, computer-executableinstructions, and so forth. For the computer 1702, the drives andstorage media accommodate the storage of any data in a suitable digitalformat. Although the description of computer-readable storage mediaabove refers to a HDD, a removable magnetic diskette, and a removableoptical media such as a CD or DVD, it should be noted by those skilledin the art that other types of storage media which are readable by acomputer, such as zip drives, magnetic cassettes, flash memory cards,cartridges, and the like, can also be used in the example operatingenvironment, and further, that any such storage media can containcomputer-executable instructions for performing the methods of thespecification.

A number of program modules can be stored in the drives and RAM 1712,including an operating system 1730, one or more application programs1732 (e.g., an image projection program), other program modules 1734 andprogram data 1736. All or portions of the operating system,applications, modules, and/or data can also be cached in the RAM 1712.It is noted that the specification can be implemented with variouscommercially available operating systems or combinations of operatingsystems.

A user can enter commands and information into the computer 1702 throughone or more wired/wireless input devices, e.g., a keyboard 1738 and apointing device, such as a mouse 1740. Other input devices (not shown)can include a microphone, an IR remote control, a joystick, a game pad,a stylus pen, touch screen, or the like. These and other input devicesare often connected to the processing unit 1704 through an input deviceinterface 1742 that is coupled to the system bus 1708, but can beconnected by other interfaces, such as a parallel port, an IEEE 1594serial port, a game port, a USB port, an IR interface, etc.

A monitor 1744 or other type of display device is also connected to thesystem bus 1708 via an interface, such as a video adapter 1746. Inaddition to the monitor 1744, a computer typically includes otherperipheral output devices (not shown), such as speakers, printers, etc.

An LEDoS projection system 1770 can be connected to the system bus 1708via an interface. In an aspect, LEDoS projection system 1770 cancomprise various systems presented herein. In response to receivinginstructions, such as from processor 1704, LEDoS projection system 1770can generate an image 1772. It is noted that LEDoS projection system canproject image 1772 onto a display such as a display of monitor 1744and/or an external display.

The computer 1702 can operate in a networked environment using logicalconnections via wired and/or wireless communications to one or moreremote computers, such as a remote computer(s) 1748. The remotecomputer(s) 1748 can be a workstation, a server computer, a router, apersonal computer, portable computer, microprocessor-based entertainmentappliance, a peer device or other common network node, and typicallyincludes many or all of the elements described relative to the computer1702, although, for purposes of brevity, only a memory/storage device1750 is illustrated. The logical connections depicted includewired/wireless connectivity to a local area network 1752 and/or largernetworks, e.g., a wide area network 1754. Such local area network andwide area network networking environments are commonplace in offices andcompanies, and facilitate enterprise-wide computer networks, such asintranets, all of which can connect to a global communications network,e.g., the Internet.

When used in a local area network networking environment, the computer1702 is connected to the local network 1752 through a wired and/orwireless communication network interface or adapter 1756. The adapter1756 can facilitate wired or wireless communication to the local areanetwork 1752, which can also include a wireless access point disposedthereon for communicating with the wireless adapter 1756.

When used in a wide area network environment, the computer 1702 caninclude a modem 1758, or is connected to a communications server on thewide area network 1754, or has other means for establishingcommunications over the wide area network 1154, such as by way of theInternet. The modem 1758, which can be internal or external and a wiredor wireless device, is connected to the system bus 1708 via the serialport interface 1742. In a networked environment, program modulesdepicted relative to the computer 1702, or portions thereof, can bestored in the remote memory/storage device 1750. It is noted that thenetwork connections shown are example and other means of establishing acommunications link between the computers can be used.

The computer 1702 is operable to communicate with any wireless devicesor entities operatively disposed in wireless communication, e.g., aprinter, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer, portable dataassistant, communications satellite, any piece of equipment or locationassociated with a wirelessly detectable tag (e.g., a kiosk, news stand,restroom), and telephone. In an example embodiment, wirelesscommunications can be facilitated, for example, using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth™,Zigbee, and other 802.XX wireless technologies. Thus, the communicationcan be a predefined structure as with a conventional network or simplyan ad hoc communication between at least two devices.

Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, allows connection to the Internet from acouch at home, a bed in a hotel room, or a conference room at work,without wires. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology similar to that used in acell phone that enables such devices, e.g., computers, to send andreceive data indoors and out; anywhere within the range of a basestation. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies called IEEE 802.11(a, b,g, n, etc.) to provide secure, reliable, fast wireless connectivity. AWi-Fi network can be used to connect computers to each other, to theInternet, and to wired networks (which use IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet).Wi-Fi networks can operate in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands,at an 11 Mbps (802.11a), 54 Mbps (802.11b), or 170 Mbps (802.11n) datarate, for example, or with products that contain both bands (dual band),so the networks can provide real-world performance similar to wiredEthernet networks used in many homes and/or offices.

As it employed in the subject specification, the term “processor” canrefer to substantially any computing processing unit or devicecomprising, but not limited to comprising, single-core processors;single-processors with software multithread execution capability;multi-core processors; multi-core processors with software multithreadexecution capability; multi-core processors with hardware multithreadtechnology; parallel platforms; and parallel platforms with distributedshared memory. Additionally, a processor can refer to an integratedcircuit, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digitalsignal processor (DSP), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), aprogrammable logic controller (PLC), a complex programmable logic device(CPLD), a discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardwarecomponents, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functionsdescribed herein. Processors can exploit nano-scale architectures suchas, but not limited to, molecular and quantum-dot based transistors,switches and gates, in order to optimize space usage or enhanceperformance of user equipment. A processor may also be implemented as acombination of computing processing units.

In the subject specification, terms such as “data store,” data storage,”“database,” and substantially any other information storage componentrelevant to operation and functionality of a component, refer to “memorycomponents,” or entities embodied in a “memory” or components comprisingthe memory. It is noted that the memory components, or computer-readablestorage media, described herein can be either volatile memory(s) ornonvolatile memory(s), or can include both volatile and nonvolatilememory(s).

By way of illustration, and not limitation, nonvolatile memory(s) caninclude read only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electricallyprogrammable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable ROM (EEPROM), or flashmemory. Volatile memory(s) can include random access memory (RAM), whichacts as external cache memory. By way of illustration and notlimitation, RAM is available in many forms such as synchronous RAM(SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data rateSDRAM (DDR SDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), anddirect Rambus RAM (DRRAM). Additionally, the disclosed memory componentsof systems or methods herein are intended to comprise, without beinglimited to comprising, these and any other suitable types of memory.

As used in this application, the terms “component,” “module,” “system,”“interface,” “platform,” “service,” “framework,” “connector,”“controller,” or the like are generally intended to refer to acomputer-related entity, either hardware, a combination of hardware andsoftware, software, or software in execution or an entity related to anoperational machine with one or more specific functionalities. Forexample, a component may be, but is not limited to being, a processrunning on a processor, a processor, an object, an executable, a threadof execution, a program, and/or a computer. By way of illustration, bothan application running on a controller and the controller can be acomponent. One or more components may reside within a process and/orthread of execution and a component may be localized on one computerand/or distributed between two or more computers. As another example, aninterface can include I/O components as well as associated processor,application, and/or API components.

Further, the various embodiments can be implemented as a method,apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/orengineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware, or anycombination thereof to control a computer to implement one or moreaspects of the disclosed subject matter. An article of manufacture canencompass a computer program accessible from any computer-readabledevice or computer-readable storage/communications media. For example,computer readable storage media can include but are not limited tomagnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic strips. . . ), optical disks (e.g., compact disk (CD), digital versatile disk(DVD) . . . ), smart cards, and flash memory devices (e.g., card, stick,key drive . . . ). Of course, those skilled in the art will recognizemany modifications can be made to this configuration without departingfrom the scope or spirit of the various embodiments.

What has been described above includes examples of the presentspecification. It is, of course, not possible to describe everyconceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes ofdescribing the present specification, but one of ordinary skill in theart may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of thepresent specification are possible. Accordingly, the presentspecification is intended to embrace all such alterations, modificationsand variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appendedclaims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used ineither the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended tobe inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as“comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in aclaim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A device, comprising: a light-emitting diode(LED) display on a substrate comprising LED pixels located on a surfaceof the substrate; a lens that, in response to receiving light generateby the LED display, projects the light; and a controller, coupled to theLED display on the substrate, that controls respective states of the LEDpixels.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the LED display on thesubstrate further comprises: a plurality of color conversion layercomprising color conversion material that is excited in response to thecontroller applying a current to an LED pixel of the LED pixels and theLED pixel emitting the light.
 3. The device of claim 2, wherein theplurality of color conversion layer further comprises at least one of aphosphor powder, fluorescent material, a quantum dot, or a conversionfilm.
 4. The device of claim 2, wherein the LED pixels are configured toemit light at a determined wavelength, and a color conversion layer ofthe plurality of color conversion layers is excited by the light at thedetermined wavelength.
 5. The device of claim 2, wherein the pluralityof color conversion layer is located on a first side of at least one ofthe LED pixels.
 6. The device of claim 2, wherein the plurality of colorconversion layer comprises a shape corresponding to a shape of the LEDpixel of the LED pixels.
 7. The device of claim 2, wherein the surfaceof the LED display on the substrate further comprises cavitiesconfigured to receive the color conversion material.
 8. The device ofclaim 2, wherein the LED pixels generate light at an ultravioletwavelength and the plurality of color conversion layers are excited bythe light at the ultraviolet wavelength.
 9. The device of claim 8,wherein the plurality of color conversion layers comprise a red colorconversion layer attached to a first LED pixel, a green color conversionlayer attached to a second LED pixel, and a blue conversion materialattached to a third LED pixel.
 10. The device of claim 2, wherein theLED display on the substrate generates light at a defined wavelength toproduce light at a first color and wherein the plurality of colorconversion material alters the light from at least one LED pixel of theLED pixels such that the altered light is a disparate color from thefirst color.
 11. The device of claim 10, wherein the first color is blueand the plurality of color conversion materials alters the light toproduce light of at least a red color or a green color.
 12. The deviceof claim 1, further comprising a passive matrix programmed display thatcomprises a passive matrix driving substrate.
 13. The device of claim12, wherein a polarity of respective LED pixels are aligned in an array,negative electrodes of the LED pixels that are in a row of the array arecoupled together, positive electrodes of the LED pixels in a column arecoupled together, and, in response to current applied between adetermined row and a determined column, a set of the LED pixelsconnecting between the determined row and the determined column emitslight.
 14. The device of claim 1, further comprising an active matrixprogrammed display that comprises an active matrix driving substrate.15. The device of claim 14, wherein a polarity of the LED pixels arealigned in an array, respective negative electrodes of the LED pixelsare coupled together, and respective positive electrodes of the LEDpixels are coupled to an output of the active matrix driving substrate.16. The device of claim 14, further comprising a plurality of drivingcircuits associated with respective LED pixels.
 17. The device of claim16, wherein the plurality of driving circuits comprises a plurality oftransistors and capacitors with structures comprising at least one of ananalog driver, a current minor, a current ratio component, or apulse-width modulation component.
 18. The device of claim 17, whereinthe plurality of transistors comprise at least one of: a p-channel MetalOxide Semiconductor (PMOS) transistor, an n-channel Metal OxideSemiconductor (NMOS) transistor, an n-type amorphous silicon Thin FilmTransistor (n-type a-Si TFT), a p-type amorphous silicon Thin FilmTransistor (p-type a-Si TFT), an n-type poly crystalline silicon ThinFilm Transistor (n-type p-Si TFT), a p-type poly crystalline siliconThin Film Transistor (p-type p-Si TFT), an n-type Silicon On Insulator(SOI) transistor, or a p-type SOI transistor.
 19. The device of claim 1,wherein the substrate comprises at least one material selected from agroup comprising GaAs, SiC, Semi-insulating GaAs, Sapphire, and Quartz.20. The device of claim 14, further comprising a layer of substrate onwhich components of the active matrix display are mounted, wherein thelayer of substrate comprises at least one material selected from a groupcomprising single crystal silicon, silicon on insulator (SOI), Quartz,and glass.
 21. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller isconfigured to alter, based on a selected image, respective states of theLED pixels to generate an image.
 22. The device of claim 21, furthercomprising a projection component that, in response to receiving theimage, projects the image.
 23. The device of claim 22, furthercomprising a display surface that receives the image on a first surfaceand displays the image on a second surface, wherein the second surfaceis substantially opposite the first surface.
 24. A method, comprising:altering, by a device, states of light-emitting diode (LED) pixelsdisposed on a substrate between a first state defined as an on state anda second state defined as an off state; and based on the altering of thestates, initiating generation of an image.
 25. The method of claim 24,further comprising, based on the altering of the states, exciting acolor conversion material located on at least one of the LED pixels. 26.The method of claim 25, wherein the color conversion materials areattached to the at least one LED pixel by at least one process selectedfrom a group comprising spin coating, dispensing, deposition, plating,evaporating and pasting.
 27. The method of claim 24, wherein altering ofthe states of the LED pixels further comprises: altering a currentsupplied to the LED pixels.
 28. The method of claim 25, furthercomprising: based on the initiating the generation of the image and thecolor conversion material, determining a wavelength for light emitted bya selected LED pixel.
 29. A device, comprising: a plurality ofsubstrates each having respective arrays of light-emitting diodes(LEDs); and a processor, coupled to the first plurality of LEDs and thesecond plurality of LEDs, that is configured to selectively apply acharge to the plurality of LEDs.
 30. The device of claim 29, furthercomprising: a focusing component that receives light from the respectiveLEDs of the substrates and focuses the light into an image.
 31. Thedevice of claim 30, further comprising: a lens that, in response toreceiving light from the respective LEDs, magnifies the light andprojects the light.
 32. The device of claim 29, further comprising a setof lenses, associated with respective substrates of the plurality ofsubstrates, that receives light generated by the respective substrates.33. The device of claim 29, further comprising: a projection surfacethat, in response to receiving light from at least one for thesubstrates, displays the light.
 34. The device of claim 29, wherein eachof the respective arrays of LEDs comprise monochromatic LEDs having adisparate associated color in comparison to each other array.